Jacques Offenbach
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Jacques Offenbach
Summary
Jacques Offenbach is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1819[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 5, 1880[5]. He worked as a composer[6], cellist[7], conductor[8], theatre entrepreneur[9], and theatre manager[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,876 views/month, #6,834 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Cologne[2], Jacques Offenbach…
- Jacques Offenbach died in Paris[4].
- Jacques Offenbach was born on June 20, 1819[3].
- Jacques Offenbach was born on July 8, 1822[12].
- Jacques Offenbach was born on June 21, 1819[13].
- Jacques Offenbach died on October 5, 1880[5].
- Jacques Offenbach died on October 4, 1880[14].
- Jacques Offenbach is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[15].
- Jacques Offenbach's father was Isaac Offenbach[16].
- Jacques Offenbach was married to Herminia de Alcain[17].
- A child of Jacques Offenbach was Minna Offenbach-Hettich[18].
- A child of Jacques Offenbach was Charles Ignace Auguste Jacques Offenbach[19].
- A child of Jacques Offenbach was Q141220019[20].
- Jacques Offenbach held citizenship in Germany[21].
- Jacques Offenbach held citizenship in France[22].
- Jacques Offenbach held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[23].
- Jacques Offenbach's professions included composer[6].
- Jacques Offenbach's professions included cellist[7].
- Jacques Offenbach worked as a conductor[8].
- Jacques Offenbach worked as a theatre entrepreneur[9].
- Jacques Offenbach worked as a theatre manager[10].
- Jacques Offenbach worked as a chapelmaster[24].
- Jacques Offenbach's field of work was music[25].
- Jacques Offenbach was employed by Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique[26].
- Jacques Offenbach was employed by Opéra-Comique[27].
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Origins and Family
Jacques Offenbach's place of birth was Cologne[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 20, 1819[3], July 8, 1822[12], and June 21, 1819[13]. His father was Isaac Offenbach[16].
Education
Jacques Offenbach's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[28]. Studied under Fromental Halévy[29], a composer[30], 1799–1862[31], of France[32], awarded the Prix de Rome[33] and Louis-Pierre Norblin[34], a cellist[35], 1781–1854[36], of France[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], cellist[7], conductor[8], theatre entrepreneur[9], theatre manager[10], and chapelmaster[24]. Jacques Offenbach's field of work was music[25]. Employers include Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique[26], a theatre building[38], in France[39], founded in 1769[40]; Opéra-Comique[27], an opera company[41], in France[42], founded in 1715[43], headquartered in Paris[44]; Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens[45], a theatre building[46], in France[47]; Comédie-Française[48], a theatre company[49], in France[50], founded in 1680[51], headquartered in Salle Richelieu[52]; and Théâtre des Variétés-Amusantes[53], a theatre company[54], in France[55], founded in 1778[56].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Tales of Hoffmann[57], a dramatico-musical work[58], founded in 1873[59] and Orpheus in the Underworld[60], a dramatico-musical work[61]. Things named for Jacques Offenbach include 10820 Offenbach[62].
Recognition
Jacques Offenbach received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[63].
Personal Life
Among Jacques Offenbach's spouses was Herminia de Alcain[17]. Children include Minna Offenbach-Hettich[18], 1850–1914[64]; Charles Ignace Auguste Jacques Offenbach[19], a composer[65], 1862–1883[66], of France[67]; and Q141220019[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 5, 1880[5] and October 4, 1880[14]. Jacques Offenbach passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[68]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[15].
Why It Matters
Jacques Offenbach ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,876 views/month, #6,834 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Works attributed to him include Robinson Crusoé[71], a dramatico-musical work[72]; Le roi Carotte[73], a dramatico-musical work[74]; Vert-Vert[75], a dramatico-musical work[76]; La fille du tambour-major[77], a dramatico-musical work[78]; Daphnis et Chloé[79], a dramatico-musical work[80]; and M. Choufleuri restera chez lui le . . .[81], a dramatico-musical work[82]. Entities named for him include 10820 Offenbach[62].
FAQs
Where was Jacques Offenbach born?
Jacques Offenbach's place of birth was Cologne[2].
Where did Jacques Offenbach die?
Jacques Offenbach passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Jacques Offenbach's parents?
Jacques Offenbach's father was Isaac Offenbach[16].
Who was Jacques Offenbach married to?
Jacques Offenbach's spouses include Herminia de Alcain[17].
What did Jacques Offenbach do for work?
Jacques Offenbach worked as composer[6], cellist[7], conductor[8], theatre entrepreneur[9], and theatre manager[10].
Where did Jacques Offenbach go to school?
Jacques Offenbach was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[28].
What awards did Jacques Offenbach receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[63].